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Red Sleeve

Original title: Otsomae Bolkeun Kkeutdong
  • TV Series
  • 2021–2022
  • TV-14
  • 1h 10m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
3.7K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,567
5,444
Lee Se-yeong and Lee Jun-ho in Red Sleeve (2021)
Based on a novel of the same name, it tells the record of a royal court romance between the King of Joseon who believes his duty is to his country first above love, and a court lady who wants to protect the life she has chosen.
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Based on a novel of the same name, it tells the record of a royal court romance between the King of Joseon who places his duty to his country first above love, and a court lady who wants to ... Read allBased on a novel of the same name, it tells the record of a royal court romance between the King of Joseon who places his duty to his country first above love, and a court lady who wants to protect the life she has chosen.Based on a novel of the same name, it tells the record of a royal court romance between the King of Joseon who places his duty to his country first above love, and a court lady who wants to protect the life she has chosen.

  • Stars
    • Lee Ji-wan
    • Park Seo-Kyeong
    • Lee Jun-ho
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    3.7K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,567
    5,444
    • Stars
      • Lee Ji-wan
      • Park Seo-Kyeong
      • Lee Jun-ho
    • 60User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 3 nominations total

    Episodes17

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    Lee Ji-wan
    • Court Lady Jung
    • 2021–2022
    Park Seo-Kyeong
    • Hong Dan (Royal Consort Hong)
    • 2021–2022
    Lee Jun-ho
    Lee Jun-ho
    • King Jung Jo…
    • 2021–2022
    Lee Se-yeong
    Lee Se-yeong
    • Seong Deok-im
    • 2021–2022
    Park Ji-young
    Park Ji-young
    • Head Court Lady Jo
    • 2021–2022
    Kang Hoon
    Kang Hoon
    • Hong Deok Ro
    • 2021–2022
    Lee Deok-hwa
    Lee Deok-hwa
    • King Yeongjo
    • 2021–2022
    Jang Hie-jin
    Jang Hie-jin
    • Queen Jeongsun…
    • 2021–2022
    Lee Joo-won
    Lee Joo-won
    • King Jung Jo (child)…
    • 2021–2022
    Lee Seol-a
    Lee Seol-a
    • Sung Deok Im (child)
    • 2021–2022
    Choi Jung-hoo
    • Hong Deok-Ro (child)
    • 2021–2022
    Lee Eun-saem
    Lee Eun-saem
    • Son Young Hee [Deok Im's colleague]
    • 2021
    Jang Hye-jin
    Jang Hye-jin
    • Court lady Seo
    • 2021
    Cha Mi-kyung
    Cha Mi-kyung
    • Court Lady Park
    • 2021
    Oh Dae-hwan
    Oh Dae-hwan
    • Kang Tae Ho
    • 2021
    Lee Min-ji
    • Kim Bok-yeon (Deok-im's colleague)
    • 2021
    Ha Yul-Ri
    • Bae Kyung Hee [Deok Im's colleague]
    • 2021
    Kang Mal-geum
    • Consort Hong of Pungsan Hong Clan…
    • 2021
    • All cast & crew
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    10tinkkytone

    Solid Historical K-Drama

    I am absolutely loving the first six episodes. The chemistry between the main leads is potent, and there is a nice blend of humor and palace politics. I believe this is based on a true story, but I don't really care how accurate it is to history. I just love the story. The costumes beautiful and cinematography is quite lovely. Definitely recommend.
    9mgbnppi

    Underrated masterpiece

    This drama deserves as much ratings as Scarlet Heart Ryeo . The acting and chemistry is amazing and each episode keeps you anticipating.

    Love how they focused on the patriarchal society that existed in the time rather than focusing solely on the romance aspect. The characters are so well written that you find yourself sympathizing with some of the villains too.
    10debjanibhattacharya-57638

    One of the most captivating drama of 2021

    Its very captivating.. Both male and female leads have strong characters... I skip historical dramas because of lengthy politics but this one is truely a gem.. Hope they will have a happy ending 💖
    10Geeta352

    Beautiful Historic Drama Based on Actual Fact

    I love, love, love this drama. I rate it up there with Goblin and Eternal Love. It is a masterpiece and the cast is one of the best I've seen in a very long time. Everything about it is on point. The two talented leads set the pace and the supporting cast made it all credible. The storyline was accurate, the cinematography great, the writing is to be commended, the direction and production were good too.

    It is an emotional story so you may find yourself in tears at some juncture, and laughing at other times. The ending is almost sacred. I found myself crying uncontrollably at the finale. All in all, Red Sleeves is everything you could possibly hope for in a well-written, acted and produced drama. Kudos to all. Please watch this drama. It's really worth it!
    10loeikat

    Every episode makes me impatient to see the next...

    Since the end of "Grand Prince", I was missing those Korean historical dramas, in which emotions are on point, stories well written, and actors super good. There, you have something worth watching now...

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      First acting role of Lee Jun-ho since he was discharged from the South Korean military on March 20, 2021.

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    • Release date
      • November 12, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official site
      • Official Site (South Korea)
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • The Red Sleeve
    • Production companies
      • NPIO Entertainment
      • WeMad
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      • 1h 10m(70 min)
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      • Dolby Digital

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